Texas lawmakers attempted to address the growing problem of abandoned wells. Two years later, none of that money has been ...

Heavy metals naturally occur in the Earth's crust, but human activities can increase their concentration in the environment, ...

Late last month, before the rains arrived, USC professor Seth John traveled through foothill neighborhoods devastated by the ...

USC researchers traveled through neighborhoods devastated by the Eaton Fire to run lead tests on ash gathered from gutters ...

A recent article has revealed that some ingredients found in every flavor of Girl Scout Cookies have been found to contain ...

Urban ash from the California wildfires that has settled across the state has now been found more than 100 miles offshore.

However, when wildfires begin consuming homes and businesses, the ash is made up of much more toxic materials. This can have ...

Davis R-XII School District is having class at a nearby church again this week as there are still concerns with the nearby ...

In arid West Texas, water seeps and bubbles from old wells, sometimes carrying oil, brackish water or other pollutants to the surface. But the real danger lies underground — where oil, salt, and toxic ...

Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going underreported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers says. They ...